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Selections for DM courses are made through the 2-Stage Performance Evaluation basis:

• Stage I: Written-test carrying 80 marks of 90 minutes duration in the subject the candidate has applied for. The question paper will consist of 80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Stage II: Out of the candidates who are 50th percentile or above [as per the decision of the meeting of the Academic Committee in the written test (Stage-I), candidates 3 times the number of seats advertised will be called for departmental clinical/practical/lab based assessment (carrying 20 marks).

Final Selection: The Final result will be declared based on total marks obtained in stage-1 and Stage-II Examination.

Required Qualification:

A candidate must possess a degree M.D. in Medicine/Paediatrics of this Institute or any other University or
equivalent degree recognized by the MCI.

Age Limit:

• Upper Age limit is 35 years as on 1 st January.
• The upper age limit is relaxable for OBC Candidates by a maximum of 3 years.
• Upper age limit is relaxable in case of SC/ST candidates by a maximum of 5 years.
• The upper age limit is relaxable for Ex-Serviceman and Commissioned Officer including ECO, SSCO who have rendered or released on satisfactory assignment with age relaxation by a maximum of 5 years.
• The upper age limit is not applicable to sponsored candidates.
• The persons with benchmark disabilities shall be given an upper age relaxation of five years for admission to DM/M.Ch for PWD candidates as per the Right of persons with Disability Act, 2016.

MD in General Medicine or Paediatrics from an Indian University recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) or Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in General Medicine/Paediatrics or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI. Candidates with MD in Psychiatry from an Indian University recognized by MCI or DNB in Psychiatry with a minimum of six months residency posting in General Medicine during the said course can also apply for DM Neurology.